Theater Five - The Evil That Men Do

Dr. Alexander Kieran is making a speech to the city of Yorkport. He says "Mr. Mayor and the members of the City Council, forty percent of last year's budget was spent on law enforcement and social agencies for the prevention and control of crime. My new discovery has made that unnecessary. I tell you that I can wipe out crime tomorrow". A council member says "That's ridiculous". Dr. Kieran says "Mr. Mayor, let me defend myself". The Mayor says "Go ahead, doctor, but make it fast". Dr. Kieran says "Five years ago, I started experimenting in my laboratory at the university with a new group of tranquilizers. One in particular seemed promising. I called it "Benefactrol". After the usual laboratory and animal tests, I performed some carefully controlled human experiments. The results were remarkable. Benefactrol immediately controlled and destroyed every antisocial impulse, every tendency towards crime for a period of forty eight hours. The council member says "I don't believe it". Kieran says "Gentlemen, it's true. Crime could be wiped out completely by adding benefactrol in minute quantities to the city water supply. Anyone who drinks city water will instantly be free of criminal tendencies for two whole days". The Mayor says "You"ll have to prove it, doctor". Kieran says "I will accept that challenge. Guard, bring him the prisoner. This is George, an inmate of Chester City Jail. He's had five arrests, four convictions, all crimes of violence". George is escorted into the courtroom, against his will, and making threats. Kieran says "Hello, George. I'm Dr. Alexander Kieran". George says "So what?" Kieran says "All I want you to do is drink one glass of water". George says "What's in it?" Kieran says "Nothing that will hurt you". George says "Five bucks and you got yourself a deal". Kieran says "Alright, here's five bucks". George drinks it, and says "It tastes okay" In a few seconds, George says "That's good.  Anything else I can do for you, doc?" Kieran says "No, that's all". George says "Here, doc, take your five dollars back. I didn't really earn it. I'd feel funny taking it. It would be like stealing".